Dean of Industrial Technologies & BSSC

Applications are being accepted for the position of Dean of Industrial Technologies at Northwest State Community College.  The Dean is responsible for the management and direction of the Industrial Technologies Division and its functions. The Dean ensures student success through program development, recruitment and completion efforts, budget development and management, and faculty development and evaluation.  The Dean will coordinate these responsibilities with the College as a whole to support the mission of NSCC.

A. Provide leadership for all instructional programs, essential instructional support services, and program evaluations for Industrial Technologies.

* Provide leadership in the selection of personnel for the Division.

* Assist with student registration and orientation as necessary.

* Submit a class schedule on a semester basis.

* Provide academic counseling to students, as needed.

* Provide leadership in developing and supervising new programs.

* Direct the faculty in course and curriculum development, program assessment, and program evaluation.

* Maintain the file for current syllabi for the division courses.

* Assist the division faculty in the development of both credit and non-credit courses to meet the needs of the students and community.

* Plan and implement program developments to achieve special departmental accreditations, when applicable.

* Responsible for acquisition and inventory of division equipment.

* Provide leadership & direction to coordinate apprentice and internship programs.

* Lead collaboration with other institutions, such as but not limited to:
High School, Career Centers, 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities.

B. Assist in the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures.

* Assume leadership in scheduling and coordinating advisory committee meetings.

* Administer the department within the guidelines of college policies, procedures, and the Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement.

C. Assist in the planning and implementation of instructional staff development programs and activities.

* Provide leadership in the selection of personnel for the division.

* Evaluate faculty and division staff.

D. Plan, prepare for approval, and administer the departmental annual budget.

* Coordinate with the appropriate person in the development of marketing and recruiting plan to promote student recruitment and retention.

E. Coordinate responsibilities with the College as a whole to promote and fulfill the mission.

* Attend administrative meetings of the College.

* Submit reports to the Vice President-Academics.

* Seek grant opportunities appropriate for the division.

F. Serve as Executive Director of the Black Swamp Safety Council.

1. Manage budget, billing, and reporting.

G. Other similar duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in a skilled trades technology, engineering, education, or related field required; master's degree preferred.

* 5 years of industry or skilled trades experience required.

* Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity required.

* Higher education experience required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Must be familiar with Community College Academics, programs, faculty, and employee development, and accreditation.

* Demonstrated leadership skills working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity.

* Knowledge of management and administrative principles and practices.

* Expertise in managing a division that is research-based and results-driven. Ability to gather and analyze statistical data.

* Strong communication (written and verbal), motivational, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

* Must demonstrate good judgment, tact, and have the ability to foster cooperation and collaboration, be creative and innovative in administering program and service, and be able to motivate employees to work harmoniously in a complex organizational structure.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Full-time Faculty, part-time instructors, and support personnel.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

Personal contact with representatives from other colleges, universities, businesses, and industries.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Northwest State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and educator that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.

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